It is the City’s policy to encourage greater availability, capacity development, and contract participation by SLBE and ELBE firms in City contracts. This policy is, in part, intended to further the City’s compelling interest to stimulate economic development through the support and empowerment of the local community, ensure that it is neither an active nor passive participant in marketplace discrimination, and promote equal opportunity for all segments of the contracting community. The City is committed to maximizing subcontracting opportunities for all qualified and available firms.

Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program Instructions for Bidders Completing the Good Faith Effort Submittal

• For solicitations advertised before December 1, 2023
• For solicitations advertised on or after December 1, 2023